Archive for January 26th, 2010
Portable Protection
A few years ago, I was mugged by some derelicts as I got off the bus. People were too stunned to help and I sustained some minor injuries. Luckily, I survived and wasn’t hurt too terribly, but now I have to think about my personal safety when I leave the home.
A friend of mine had some advice for me to feel a bit safer when I’m going out to work, one of which was to carry folding knives with me. It’s not quite as messy as carrying a gun and completely safe, but it can still provide me with the protection that I need when I’m just trying to get out of the house.
The Buck Zipper
I’m going to review the guthook hunting knife by Buck- the Buck Zipper.
I think you’ll like this knife. It’s a simple yet very effective knife created in response to some negative comments by customers in reference to the standard “guthook” knife.
Of course this is a classically well made and handsome knife…as are all knives made by Buck. It comes with a nice quality leather sheath and Bucks “Forever” warranty.
The Sheath: Made of good quality leather, it has a belt loop to allow the knife to hang comfortably and snap to secure the knife. It has heavy stitching and rivets so this sheath can take some abuse and protect the knife well.
The Knife: I’d have to say, this is a handsome knife. The blade is 4 1/4in made of 420 high carbon steel and is hollow ground. There is no skimping on the steel here- the blade has a good, thick spine. The guthook is ground on both sides making it far more effective than the “standard” guthook knives. This knife opens up an animal like a zipper! The handle is made of resin impregnated Birch wood that has been polished smooth and shiny! Both the butt cap and finger guard are brass. With an excellent fit and finish, this handle fits very naturally in the hand.
Knives very often reflect the taste and personality of the owner. This knife says “I have a refined taste” – so if your looking for a classy hunting knife…..